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29155 |
Province: |
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Eastern Cape |
Country: |
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South Africa |
Locus: |
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3425BA |
Observer: |
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Jordaan J |
Date of record: |
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2016-08-14 |
Number of photos: |
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2 |
Notes: |
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Last updated: |
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2020-12-03 11:24:41 |
Sp. code: |
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292 |
Species name: |
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Sterna vittata |
Common name: |
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Antarctic Tern -- Grysborssterretjie |
Family: |
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Laridae |
Record status: |
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ACCEPTED |
Collector's species id: |
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Common Tern |
Institution: |
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ADU-UCT |
Record URL: |
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https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=-29155 |
Links: |
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• Locus: Summary | Records • Species: Records | Distribution map |
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:
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Comment number: |
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1 |
By: |
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Lisl van Deventer |
Comment: |
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White rump, heavy bill with some red, lacks black shoulder all point to Antarctic Tern. Common Tern returns in October, although some juveniles remain through winter. Both photos appear to be adults, moulting into breeding plumage before departure |
Date: |
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2017-09-05 17:35:50 |
Species name: |
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Sterna vittata -- Antarctic Tern; Grysborssterretjie |
Species code: |
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292 |
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